Roughing Up Connor McDavid Has Its Own Risks

Edmonton is following the playbook they used once with Wayne Gretzky, only with better players

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Michael Salfino

May 9, 2017 9:08 pm ET

Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers are two of hockey’s brightest stars. While many opponents feel they both get the white glove treatment by the referees — meaning if you touch them you’re likely to draw a whistle and earn a trip to the penalty box — the […]